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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.90, 275.99 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.90, 275.99 and 151.00 is: 208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.90 : 275.99 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.90/275.99 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.90x = 275.99 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.90x = 41,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,673.89/199.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.47

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